Perisher Valley NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Perisher Valley, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Perisher Valley NSW is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Perisher Valley is $936 per week ($48,672 per year). Median rent in Perisher Valley is $403 per week ($1,746 per month). Perisher Valley has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Perisher Valley has a population density of 16.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 7 recorded offences in Perisher Valley in 2025-26, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

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Perisher Valley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Perisher Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$936/wk
$48,672 per year
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Median Rent
$403/wk
$1,746 per month
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Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4 · 2 per bedroom

Perisher Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.0% (62) Female 41.0% (43)

Population Density

16.3
people per km²
99 people · 6.1 km²

Households

4
Avg household size
2
Persons per bedroom
$5,249
Family income/wk

Perisher Valley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Perisher Valley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Perisher Valley Religion

No Religion
71.0%
Not stated
17.0%
Catholic
7.0%
Anglican
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Perisher Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Perisher Valley Languages Spoken at Home

Other
57.1%
Mandarin
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Perisher Valley Employment

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Employed full-time
65.1% 41 people
Employed part-time
34.9% 22 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Perisher Valley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.8%
Certificate III/IV
32.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Perisher Valley Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
27.8%
Professionals
7.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.4%
Clerical & Administrative
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Perisher Valley Field of Study

Management & Commerce
36.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.0%
Society & Culture
12.0%
Creative Arts
12.0%
Information Technology
8.0%
Agriculture & Environment
6.0%
Health
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Perisher Valley Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 31
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Divorced
5.4% 5
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Never married
61.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Perisher Valley Ancestry

Australian
31.4%
English
17.8%
Chinese
11.0%
Other
11.0%
Irish
9.3%
Scottish
5.1%
Dutch
3.4%
Polish
3.4%
German
2.5%
Italian
2.5%
New Zealander
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Perisher Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Perisher Valley Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Perisher Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.5% 14
Not a volunteer
82.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Perisher Valley How People Get to Work

Walked only
62.0%
Other
16.0%
Car (driver)
14.0%
Did not go to work
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Perisher Valley Population Mobility

26.7%
moved in the last year
50.6%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
82.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Perisher Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
168
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Perisher Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Perisher Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
15.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Perisher Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Perisher Valley Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Perisher Valley Children Ever Born

No children
85.7%
2 children
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Perisher Valley When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
5
2018
5
2019
17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Perisher Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5–14 hours
26.0%
15–29 hours
11.7%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
40.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Perisher Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
66
Moved from WA
7
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from overseas
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from NSW
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Perisher Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Perisher Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Other Against Property
5
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Perisher Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $5,249/wk
Median Rent $403/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Perisher Valley

≈ $22,746/month
Median rent $403/wk
Left after rent $4,846/wk
Rent share 7.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Perisher Valley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perisher Valley

What is the population of Perisher Valley NSW?

The population of Perisher Valley NSW is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Perisher Valley?

The median personal income in Perisher Valley NSW is $936 per week, or $48,672 per year.The median household income is $5,249 per week.Family income is $5,249 per week.

How much is rent in Perisher Valley?

Median rent in Perisher Valley NSW is $403 per week ($1,746 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Perisher Valley?

The median age in Perisher Valley NSW is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Perisher Valley a good suburb to live in?

Perisher Valley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 99.The median income is $936/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13199. All dollar figures in AUD.